“Our initial investigation has revealed that there have been no previous calls to police for attendance during their short relationship,” says Cst. Kris Clark, Media Relations for the Southeast District.

RCMP have revealed very little information about the suspect but neighbours say his name is Howard and prior to their relationship starting – he had rented a small cabin in the back before he moved into the house.

He was air lifted to Kelowna General Hospital and is currently in serious condition, and in police custody.

Charges have been recommended.

Neighbours say the couple seemed happy, and they can’t imagine how things went so wrong and ended so tragically.